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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How conscious are humans of their pheromones?
(a) Conscious.
(b) Not conscious.
(c) Not consious except during sex.
(d) Conscious except during sex.

2. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?
(a) From birth to 2 or 3 months.
(b) From birth to 3 or 4 months.
(c) From 1 to 3 months.
(d) From 3 to 4 months.

3. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Alpha.
(b) Beta.
(c) Omega.
(d) Delta.

4. What is the vomero-nasal organ on a dog?
(a) It is a structure that lets in smell molecules.
(b) It is a structure that closes off smell molecules.
(c) It is a structure that smell molecules can't stick to.
(d) It is a structure that scent molecules stick to.

5. What does lack of eye contact signal to a dog?
(a) That interaction will commence.
(b) That you want to be friends with the dog.
(c) That you don't want to punish the dog.
(d) That interaction is over for the time being.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the phenomenon McConnell discusses regarding death so poorly understood?

2. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?

3. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

4. What is habituation?

5. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?

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